DIY Owl Stuffies

I was so excited when I can across hammerandthread Blog and the Owl Stuffies Tutorial.

Wow this is amazing!! I can't wait to get started

Baker Twine - New at The Final Touch Store

Online Toronto Ontario company is carrying Baker's Twine. This Eco-luxe bakers twine comes in many colours and bright white. It's divine for gift wrapping, crafts projects, wedding favors, and product packaging.

Check out http://www.thefinaltouch.ca/ if you would like to purchase Twine.

Chalk Ink New at The Final Touch Store

This writes like chalk but you don't have to deal with the dust or smearing!! Easy to use and easy to wipe off.

Chalk Ink is great for blackboards yet, I use them on my whiteboards as well. We just love using this product.  You can also use these markers on Glass, Plastic and Metal.  Check out http://www.thefinaltouch.ca/ for colour selection and purchasing.

Below are some pictures I found using Chalk Ink

http://justchalkinblog.studioimageinc.com/

 

http://justchalkinblog.studioimageinc.com/

http://home-is-where-the-heart-is.blogspot.com/



http://justchalkinblog.studioimageinc.com/



DIY Paper and Ribbon Wall Rack

I found this new DIY from 33shadesofgreen.blogspot.com that Im going to try out this month. I can't wait!!

DIY Yarn Ball & Ornament Wreaths

This is what you will need

Now all you have to do is go to iseelifethroughalens.blogspot.com to find out how to make it!!

Enjoy!!

DIY Necklace

theglamourai.com

before you begin, you'll need:

1. grosgrain ribbon (cut two 18" strips)

2. needle + thread

3. sharp-tipped craft scissors

4. wire cutters

5. assorted chains (these can usually be sourced from the bottom of your jewelry box, or at your local thrift shop ~ look for broken necklaces, bracelets, or eyeglass chains)

to get started:

1. on a flat surface, create an approximate layout for your degrade chains. for my sample, i made each row of chain approximately 2" longer than the one above it. chances are the lengths won't be exactly as you want them right away ~ use the wire cutters to remove excess links and achieve the right proportion between the rows:

2. begin with the shortest chain on the right side. using a needle + thread, stitch the last loop of the chain onto your first piece of ribbon. set the stitch in the middle of the ribbon's width, about 4-5' from the end:

3. moving downward toward the tip of the ribbon, repeat for the other ends of chain, in consecutive order by length. try to keep the stitches close together

4. repeat steps 2 & 3 for the left ends of chain on your second piece of ribbon. keep in mind that your stitches should end up on the top (outside-facing) side of both left + right ribbons:

5. grab the tail of the right ribbon, and pull it out and under your seam, creating a loop:

6. pull tail through loop:

7. tighten knot and stitch in place.

8. repeat steps 5, 6 & 7 on the left side.

9. tie the long ends of ribbon into a bow at center b

10. and you're finished!*

For more photos go to theglamourai.com

DIY Chalk Board

I love chalk board everything!!! and I found this and I thought it was brillant idea!! What do you think??

Happy Friday!!!

DIY Chalk Board Lamp

Lately my new thing has been chalk board things. Look what I just found today. I just loved this idea!! I found it on the nate show.

Great Bed Ideas!!

There are so many creative people out there. Here are some great ideas for headboards.

all images from diyideas

What one is your favortie?

The Gift of Flowers

I hosted a shower the other day and we needed to come up with some cute little gifts ideas. 

What to do.. or what not to do.. we kept thinking and this is what we came up with.

Hope you have a lovely weekend

enjoy!

DIY Tissue Paper Flower Balls

For Jenna's Shower I needed to know how to make tissue paper flower balls. This is the website that I came arcoss on the how to make them ohsohappytogether blog.

What you need:

-10 sheets of tissue paper for large ball

-3 to 4 sheets for the smaller ball

-Pipe cleaner for each you make

-Fishing Wire (what I used to hang it with).

* Another side note, I also added a paper clip to hook it onto the ceiling. The room we were in had the wire frames in the ceiling, so this was an easy way to stick it up there without harming a thing.

Enjoy!

DIY- Wedding Paper Cones

@ diywedding We found this DIY paper cones for e.g. rose petals which the guests will throw over you after the ceremony.

You need:
A template shape to draw and cut after (you can download mine at the bottom of this page).

A pair of scissors & some paper glue.

A pencil.

A couple of sheets of e.g. good quality wrapping paper to use as "lining" like I did (it takes time to line the cones - you can leave this out).

A basket or something similar to sit your cones in at the wedding (I found a couple of old baskets in the basement which I decorated with wide organza ribbon).


Click Her for Template

How to:


1. Use the template provided below (download the PDF file and print out the shape on a thick piece of paper).
2. Draw with a pencil around your shape on the carboard/thick paper you would like to make your cones out of.
3. Cut out all your shapes with a pair of scissors.
4. Form a cone out of each of your carboard shapes til it has the size (the opening) you prefer.
5. Glue the edge so your cone stays in shape.

 

DIY Bridesmaid Thank You Cards

The Cutest DIY Thank You Card!! 

I found them @ oncewed 

Enjoy!!

Mothers Day DIY - Bouquet of Photo Flowers - Thursday Idea

Looking for a bouquet of flowers that will never wilt or die? Make this precious keepsake for Mom or Grandma this Mother’s Day and they will cherish it always.


Be sure to visit our other great Mother's Day fun including Mother's Day crafts, cards for mom and Mother's Day recipes to spoil mom with on her special day!

What you'll need:

Construction paper, various colors

Glue stick

Photos

Scissors

Tape

Green chenille stems, one for each flower

Optional: patterned paper




How to make it:

Cut photos into circles to be used as the center of the flower.

Cut simple flower shapes out of construction paper.

Glue photo circle to the center of the flower.

This step is optional: Glue construction paper flower to a piece of patterned paper. Cut around the flower giving your construction paper about a half-inch border of patterned paper.

Tape chenille stem to the back of your flower. Make sure the tape is secure by pressing onto the tape with your fingernail.

Trim ends of chenille to the length you desire, depending on what you are using as a vase. If making a handheld bouquet, don’t trim the chenille; simply tie a ribbon bow around them all.



Tips:

Instead of patterned paper, have children color white paper with various colored markers or crayons and use that as your border.

If you find it easier, instead of cutting around the border, trace it lightly first with a pencil, then cut.

Even the littlest of children can make this craft, simply help them by cutting out photos and flower ahead of time and have them help with the gluing and taping.

If you need a pretty keepsake vase to place your flowers in, try our Fingerprint Flower Vase!


Souce: http://crafts.kaboose.com/bouquet-of-photo-flowers.html

DIY - Ruffle Curtains

Give curtains a flirty touch with a ruffle you can make.

What You Need

2 curtain panels (we used $39 linen panels)

3 yards of fabric for ruffle

Needle and thread

Trim

Fabric glue

How to Make It

Fold a 6-inch-wide piece of fabric in half, then press flat.

Pinch fabric every inch or so and stitch it to the underside edge of the panel.

Use fabric glue to adhere a trim on top of the edge to give the panels a finished look.
 
Source: http://www.bhg.com/
 
Enjoy!!

DIY Project - Cute Felted Bath

We found this cute idea for felted bath mat at http://www.diyideas.com/

How to from http://www.diyideas.com/howto/sewing-fabric/Felting_ss2.html
Felted Bath Mat Materials:

Wool sweaters: blue, ecru, blue plaid

Basic needle-punching tools

Five 18-inch strands of 3-ply pink wool yarn

Note: Finished rug is approximately 21x31 inches.


Felted Bath Mat Directions:

1. Cut twelve 6-inch-diameter circles each from the blue and ecru sweaters after they’ve been felted.


2. Lay out a row of six circles; overlap the circles 1-inch. Lay out the second, third, and fourth rows of circles in the same way, alternating the colors. The rows should overlap each other 1 inch. Note: There should be openings between the circles. Use the needle-punch felting tool to join the circles.


3. Download the star pattern here. Cut 15 stars from the plaid sweater. Position the stars over the openings between the circles. Use the needle-punch felting tool to

adhere the stars to the circles.

4. Separate the three-ply wool yarn. Wind one ply of yarn in a solid circle in the center of each star; adhere the yarn to the stars using the needle-punch felting tool.

Enjoy!!

DIY Bathroom Vanity - From House and Home

House and Home has this great DIY project click here to find out how to do it.

Enjoy!

DIY Project - Framed Fabric Panels

Here is a DIY project that we found at House and Home  to make your own framed fabric panels.

For this project, fabric is “framed” with painted moulding to create a panelled effect. By painting the frames cream and the wall a lighter shade of the red in the fabric, the fabric panels really stand out. Variations on this look include painting the frames a darker shade of the colour used on the wall, or, with white walls, painting the frame a shade similar to the fabric.



Materials and Tools

•Tape measure and pencil

•Level

•T-square

•Fabric

•Spray fabric adhesive

•Moulding

•Paint

•Mitre box and saw

•Hammer and nail punch

•1-1/2" finishing nails

•Panelling adhesive

•Caulking and caulking gun

Step 1: Determine panel size and placement

Determine the dimensions and placement of your panels, with your room size and ceiling height in mind. Ours were 6' x 2-1/2' on an 8' h. wall. We spaced the panels 1' apart. Adjust these dimensions to suit your room.



Step 2: Choose fabric and moulding

Choose fabric (we chose a pretty floral pattern) to coordinate with your room's decor. If you want to repaint your walls, do this now. Ours were painted with Benjamin Moore 1342 latex paint. For the frames, select decorative wooden mouldings.



Step 3: Mark wall with frame outline

With a pencil, mark the inner and outer edges of the moulding frame on your wall. Use a level and T-square to ensure right angles and even horizontal and vertical placement.



Step 4: Cut and attach fabric to wall

Cut fabric pieces larger than the inside dimensions of the frame but smaller than the outside edge. Spray adhesive onto the back of each piece of fabric and attach it to the wall within marked lines. Smooth out any air pockets from the centre of the fabric, moving outward (much like you would with wallpaper).



Step 5: Paint and cut moulding

For each frame, use a saw and mitre box to cut four pieces of moulding to the appropriate lengths with ends cut at 45° angles. Paint each piece and allow to dry. We painted the frame with Benjamin Moore 925 latex paint to coordinate with the cream in the fabric print, and so that the frames really stand out against the red wall.



Step 6: Attach moulding to wall

To attach the moulding to the wall, apply daubs of panelling adhesive 1' apart along the back of each strip. Position them on the wall, staying within penciled reference marks. Once each frame is attached to the wall with adhesive, reinforce with 1-1/2" finishing nails, countersunk at 1’ intervals all around.



Step 7: Touch up frames

Touch up any gaps at mitred corners, and fill nail holes with caulking. Once caulking is dry, use paint to touch up frames where you have used caulking.

Enjoy!

We love Headboards!!

We have been thinking about inexpensive headboard

Sticker Ideas

etsy.com

DIY ideas

http://www.hgtv.ca/

Another idea that we loved was a DIY idea 

We would love to hear about your ideas about inexpensive headboards.

Enjoy!

Readers Blog - DIY "Bridesmaid Belts"

diyFrom one of our readers:

After going on that flower blog you posted earlier today, I found this girl's blog about weddings, but there are some cool do-it-yourself projects on it: http://www.labellebride.com/2010/01/diy-wedding-ideas-diy-bride-or.html

This project is for making "bridesmaid belts" but I'm sure you could use this to make other things like headbands...the nice thing is that each one is so different.

DO IT YOURSELF BELTS..

Materials:
1) Different fabrics (Tulle, organza...whatever you like!)

2) Scissors

3) Needle and thread

4) Belt

Steps:

1) Cut your fabrics into long strips about a foot long.

2) Roll or bunch the fabric width-wise.

3) Begin to roll the fabric around your finger, holding the end down in the center. We twisted the fabric as we went around to create a twisted rosette. There's no wrong way to do this. It can be loose or tight depending on the look you're going for.

4) Continue to twist and shape your rosette.

5) After a few rotations grab your needle and thread and begin sewing your shape into place with a few stitches here and there.

6) Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you run out of fabric or have reach the desired size for your rosette

7) Your rosette is finished. At this point you can sew it onto your belt.

8) OR you can make a cute bed of 'leaves' for it to lay on by pleating a round piece of tulle and sewing it like you see in the picture. (Sorry we don't have steps for this part. My sister-in-law made it super quick but I did want to include it!)

9) Sew the rosette onto the leaves

10) You're done!

Thank you to Victoria for this blog. I really enjoy it!

If anyother reader would like us to share anything with our readers please send it to info@thefinaltouch.ca